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The '''Zamora Shrine Center''' (originally the '''Zamora Shrine Temple''') is a | [[File:Zamora Shrine Center.jpg|center|thumb|800px|Aerial view of the Zamora Shrine Center]] | ||
The '''Zamora Shrine Center''' (originally the '''Zamora Shrine Temple''') is a 57,359 square-foot meeting hall and events center constructed in [[1985]] for the [[Zamora Shriners]] Masonic organization. It is located at 3521 [[Ratliff Road]] in [[Irondale]], near the intersection of [[I-459]] at [[I-20]]. | |||
The building is notable for its Moorish-influenced and brightly-colored architectural design. The stepped roof rises to a central cupola topped with a gold-colored onion dome. The property includes a 500-space parking lot, a barbecue pavilion, and a monumental sculpture, "[[Editorial Without Words]]," depicting a Shriner carrying a disabled child in one arm and her crutches in the other. The center was designed by [[Evan Terry and Associates]] and constructed by [[Brice Building Company]]. | The building is notable for its Moorish-influenced and brightly-colored architectural design. The stepped roof rises to a central cupola topped with a gold-colored onion dome above the 2,500-seat arena. The property includes a 500-space parking lot, a barbecue pavilion, and a monumental sculpture, "[[Editorial Without Words]]," depicting a Shriner carrying a disabled child in one arm and her crutches in the other. The center was designed by [[Evan Terry and Associates]] and constructed by [[Brice Building Company]]. | ||
The Zamora Shrine Temple has hosted numerous events, including cat shows, wrestling bouts, banquets, and car shows. It was the site of several [[Birmingham Asian Culture and Food Festival]]s and [[BirmingHAMfest]]s. It was also used as the home of the [[Tragic City Rollers]]. | The Zamora Shrine Temple has hosted numerous events, including [[Birmingham Feline Fanciers]] cat shows, dances, wrestling bouts, banquets, and car shows. It was the site of several [[Birmingham Asian Culture and Food Festival]]s and [[BirmingHAMfest]]s. It was also used as the home of the [[Tragic City Rollers]]. | ||
The building was involved in the failed deal to relocate [[Trinity Medical Center]] to Irondale. The building and 105 acres of surrounding property were | The building was involved in the failed deal to relocate [[Trinity Medical Center]] to Irondale. The building and 105 acres of surrounding property were put on the market with an asking price of $10 million in [[2010]], then unsuccessfully put up for auction in January [[2015]]. Currently the property is listed by [[Engel Realty]] for $5 million. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Gray, Jeremy ( ) "Zamora Shrine Temple sues Daniel Corp. over dead Trinity hospital deal." {{BN}} | * Gray, Jeremy ( ) "Zamora Shrine Temple sues Daniel Corp. over dead Trinity hospital deal." {{BN}} | ||
* Beahm, Anna (June 9, 2019) "Got $5 million? This Birmingham landmark could be yours." {{BN}} | |||
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[[Category:Evan Terry buildings]] | [[Category:Evan Terry buildings]] | ||
Revision as of 14:59, 10 June 2019
The Zamora Shrine Center (originally the Zamora Shrine Temple) is a 57,359 square-foot meeting hall and events center constructed in 1985 for the Zamora Shriners Masonic organization. It is located at 3521 Ratliff Road in Irondale, near the intersection of I-459 at I-20.
The building is notable for its Moorish-influenced and brightly-colored architectural design. The stepped roof rises to a central cupola topped with a gold-colored onion dome above the 2,500-seat arena. The property includes a 500-space parking lot, a barbecue pavilion, and a monumental sculpture, "Editorial Without Words," depicting a Shriner carrying a disabled child in one arm and her crutches in the other. The center was designed by Evan Terry and Associates and constructed by Brice Building Company.
The Zamora Shrine Temple has hosted numerous events, including Birmingham Feline Fanciers cat shows, dances, wrestling bouts, banquets, and car shows. It was the site of several Birmingham Asian Culture and Food Festivals and BirmingHAMfests. It was also used as the home of the Tragic City Rollers.
The building was involved in the failed deal to relocate Trinity Medical Center to Irondale. The building and 105 acres of surrounding property were put on the market with an asking price of $10 million in 2010, then unsuccessfully put up for auction in January 2015. Currently the property is listed by Engel Realty for $5 million.
References
- Gray, Jeremy ( ) "Zamora Shrine Temple sues Daniel Corp. over dead Trinity hospital deal." The Birmingham News
- Beahm, Anna (June 9, 2019) "Got $5 million? This Birmingham landmark could be yours." The Birmingham News